I justify the cost by knowing that they will last twice as long as other seats. So one convertible that is out grown at 3yo, $100- $150 and one harnessed boosted combo after that, $100.That totals to $200 - $250 for 2 seats that arent going to be anywhere near as easy to use as britax (nor as pretty, )

That is a lot of money, but I think worth it.
I'm still getting used to putting Dd in her new Marathon. I'm still having trouble with those rubbery things on the straps and the hugs things?
I'll figure it out eventually

Wow.. I cant imagine paying $600 for 2 carseats.. We have 2 Triumphs for DS and I thought $110 was alot for both (we got them on clearance).. but I have heard that Britax seats are the best. Hope you enjoy them!

Yep! Just think, later when you would have had to replace another car seat, you won't now and you will have that extra $$ to play with then!! I love my Marathons!!

the only thing I dont get is.. You have to replace it anyway in 5 years.. my son at 4.5 is only 40 pds.. he could easily fit in a smaller less expensive car seat.. I can see buying it when he is out of his Apex 65.. but anywho

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